To Care Is...

The capacity to care is the thing which gives life

its deepest meaning and significance.

- Pablo Casals

An Everlasting Christmas Present

A loving smile
A tender heart
A lending hand
Everyone’s friend

Mark E. Hopper
December 25, 1960
January 27, 1993

You were our Christmas present from the Lord - and He confirmed it even more with your arrival at 2:38 in the afternoon. You were our Book of Acts baby, proclaiming God's Plan of Salvation in a small 6 lbs. 7 oz. bundle. What a gift from above to brighten our lives for 32 years. We miss you each and every day.

Loving you always, Mom

A Heartbeat Away

Your feet will bring you to where your heart is.
Irish Proverb

What Is A Family?

What is a family? A family is LOVE. And I am so thankful to be in a family that is filled with loving, sharing and caring. We had a wonderful three days in Kerman for the Hopper Family Reunion. There was fellowship with family, fellowship with friends, and most importantly fellowship with our Saviour. Sunday's service was an explosion of revival fire and water baptisms (two of the three being our nephew's sons).

Thank you Susan & Stephen for making it such a memorable time. It was perfect in every way. Thanks to Cherish who provided a multitude of entertainment. And to Misti and Adam for all the special things they did, including showing me the photos of Cody's hair (lol)

1st Person Syndrome

Tired of the "I", "Me", "Mine", "My", "Myself" Drumbeat?

Well....Stop Parading Yourself

and Start Marching Toward Others

Think LOVE

Love & Care Go Hand in Hand


Have you taken the time to hold someone's hand today?

PS: I want to thank a wonderful friend who I worked with in the Bay area for emailing me this clip. She has battled cancer in many stages for a number of years, and has one of the sweetest, most loving spirits I have every known. Thank you Barbara. Love you and wish I was there to hold your hand (however, please know that you are held in my heart always).